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Things to do in Monument Valley: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made adventure day trip in Monument Valley, Utah, with 5 stops in order.

Adventure trip

Rugged Red Rocks & Navajo

5 stops · about 7 hr 45 min of stops · ~$183 per person

An action-packed day of rugged hiking, horseback riding, and off-road driving in the heart of Monument Valley, fueled by traditional Navajo flavors.

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    Goulding's Stagecoach Dining Room

    1000 Gouldings Trading Post Rd, Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536, USA
    Goulding's Stagecoach Dining Room, Monument Valley

    Fuel up early with a hearty breakfast of eggs and classic Southwestern dishes overlooking the red rock cliffs.

    ★ 4.0 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Wildcat Trail

    Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536, USA
    Wildcat Trail, Monument Valley

    Embark on the only self-guided hike in the park—a scenic, sandy 3.2-mile loop encircling the iconic West Mitten Butte.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$8 per person · Directions
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    The View Restaurant

    Navajo Nation Reservation, Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536, USA
    The View Restaurant, Monument Valley

    Grab a quick, casual lunch of Southwestern wraps or sandwiches with uninterrupted panoramic views of the Mittens.

    ★ 3.0 on Google · about 45 min · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Sacred Monument Tours

    Main Monument Valley Rd, Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536, USA
    Sacred Monument Tours, Monument Valley

    Go off-trail on horseback with a local Navajo guide to ride deep into the red dirt valley floor.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$110 per person · Directions
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    The View Restaurant

    Navajo Nation Reservation, Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536, USA
    The View Restaurant, Monument Valley

    Refuel with a traditional Navajo Taco or green chile stew while watching the desert sunset through floor-to-ceiling windows.

    ★ 3.0 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$30 per person · Directions

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